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Alice Queen Limited has formally lodged a 15-year mining lease application for its Horn Island Gold Project, marking a significant step forward in its decade-long exploration journey and attracting strong partnership interest.

Kincora Copper Limited advances its project generator model with six asset-level partnerships unlocking over A$110 million in funding, supported by a C$4 million private placement led by prominent North American investors. The company ramps up drilling and exploration activities, particularly at its 100% owned Condobolin project.

BP8 Indonesia has locked in a US$375,000 trade financing facility with Singapore’s Equenita Natural Resources, aiming to expand seaweed procurement and processing ahead of a new warehouse launch in Makassar.

Minbos Resources has partnered exclusively with Fertiafrica to produce Angola’s first locally granulated fertilisers, aiming to transform the country’s agricultural landscape with affordable, high-quality products.

Locksley Resources has completed an oversubscribed capital raising and appointed Tribeca Capital to drive its U.S.-focused critical minerals strategy, targeting rare earths and antimony supply chains aligned with government initiatives.

Jade Gas Holdings has activated its inaugural gas production wells at Mongolia’s Red Lake field, marking a pivotal step toward commercial coal bed methane output. The company also secured a A$3.6 million loan and is exploring a dual listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to accelerate growth.

Metals Australia reports a 595% surge in graphitic carbon intervals at its Lac Carheil project, advances critical infrastructure funding applications, and initiates copper-gold drilling at Warrego East.

AuKing Mining Limited has strengthened its financial position with a $5 million loan facility and progressed its strategic Cloncurry Gold Project acquisition, while its Koongie Park JV reports promising scoping study results.

Tamboran Resources appoints Chairman Dick Stoneburner as interim CEO following Joel Riddle’s departure, while adding two seasoned energy executives to its board as it advances gas production plans in the Beetaloo Basin.

Key Petroleum has moved its eight Potential Commercial Area applications into formal government evaluation, aiming to secure long-term tenure in Queensland’s Cooper-Eromanga Basin. Meanwhile, the company raised A$129,000 through an entitlement offer and is exploring international growth opportunities.

Blue Energy’s subsidiary Eureka Petroleum has been granted two significant Potential Commercial Areas in Queensland’s North Bowen Basin, alongside a renewal of its ATP 814 exploration permit. These awards position the company to advance substantial gas resources toward production.

Larvotto Resources has successfully raised US$105 million through a senior secured bond to fund the restart of its Hillgrove Gold-Antimony Project in New South Wales, targeting mining operations by mid-2026.